Sorry, kale. Raw milk — straight from the cow, sheep, or goat — is enjoying widespread popularity of late, but some health experts are warning loudly against pouring yourself a glass. Pasteurization of animal milk has been widely adopted as a basic public health measure — the fresh stuff is heated up to high temperatures in … Read more
With her Baked by Melissa cupcake shops dotting Manhattan and Long Island, Melissa Ben-Ishay has built a sweet empire selling brightly packaged, bite-sized confections in flavors such as triple chocolate fudge and chocolate chip pancake. But the 40-year-old CEO and mother-of-two has also revealed herself to be a wizard with vegetables. On social media, she’s … Read more
If you’re moody and you know it, eat these foods. The third Monday in January — Blue Monday — has been named the most depressing day of the year. The day corresponds with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression spurred by shorter days and less daylight. Studies have shown that what you eat can … Read more
A restaurant owner in the UK couldn’t help but share the hilarious secret note he received — and now, the hush-hush message meant only for the delivery driver is going viral around the world. Waseem Banaras, the owner of Munchies Eston, had to laugh when he received a rare but honest delivery note. “Knock quietly, … Read more
Disease prevention starts in the kitchen, according to one cancer doctor. Andre Goy, M.D., chief physician of Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center in New Jersey, blames a “reliance on convenience” for many Americans’ poor diets and increasing cancer rates. The doctor estimates that more than half of all cancers are preventable with lifestyle … Read more
This time of year, chances are that your inbox and social media feed has been inundated with all the latest diet offerings — juice cleanses, shakes, programs, kickstarts and regimes claiming that they hold the ultimate answer to weight loss. Like many things in life, in the case of diet programs, if they sound too … Read more
You feel what you eat — a new survey has found that 93% of Americans feel a “physical impact” from what they eat, and many are being left feeling tired. The poll of 2,000 US adults found many feel either tired (54%), frustrated (22%), or even sad (17%) by the time their day is done, … Read more
The average active American would quit on their health-related resolutions about seven weeks into the new year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who work out at least once a week examined how closely people stick to health-related resolutions and found that 29% confess they’d last less than a month. The average … Read more
Your best hair day is just a mouthful away. Dieticians have revealed exactly how to eat your way to healthier hair, since a proper diet can improve issues from shedding to dry strands. But along with eating the right foods, nourishing your body overall is just as important, registered dietician Amanda Sauceda told Shape. “It’s … Read more
Dementia — an old people’s disease, right? It’s true, yes, that memory loss and a decline in language and problem-solving capabilities — often caused by Alzheimer’s — typically impacts the over-65 crowd, often taking away their ability to lead a normal life. And while you can’t control genetics — race, ethnicity and family history are considered … Read more
Oat milk — it’s the plant-based alternative that not only tastes great with nearly everything, it also happens to be practically unassailable from a nutrition and sustainability standpoint. Right? Sorry to your fave, alt-latte lovers, but some experts aren’t buying it — literally. “While oat milk is delicious, unfortunately it’s not the most nutritious option,” registered … Read more
Forget intermittent fasting — one fitness fanatic says you can drop weight by chowing down on hash browns, cheese, and bacon for breakfast. MaKayla Thomas — who has clocked up 1.7 million followers on TikTok with videos that show her shedding 50lbs — revealed her protein-packed meal in a viral video shared to the social … Read more
With New Year’s resolutions top of mind for many, over a third (34%) of people think their diet will be the most challenging to improve this year, more so than their romantic relationship (22%) and even their career (9%), new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 participants found dietary changes are front and center for … Read more
New year, new zone — the Blue Zone. The leading expert on Blue Zones — communities around the world recognized for their healthy lifestyles and long life expectancy — is sharing how to maintain your New Year’s resolution to finally eat right. Dan Buettner, who coined the term “Blue Zones,” traveled the globe for nearly … Read more
Think again before ordering that Impossible burger. The plant-based options that have appeared on fast food menus in recent years are no healthier than traditional meat-based meals, a new study has found. Researchers analyzed 1,868 meals from 50 fast food chains that operate in Australia, Canada, Poland, the UK or the US, the UK Times … Read more
Love it or hate it, McDonald’s is one of the few places you can find hot, relatively fresh, and reasonably inexpensive meal options. Ultimately McDonald’s, like all fast-food takeaways, is ultra-processed food that adds a lot of fat, refined carbohydrates, salt, and sugar to the diet. But some options are much worse than others. So, if you find … Read more
Just go 4 it — an Australian dietitian is sharing the four “food rules” to follow in 2024 to lose weight. Susie Burrell, author of “The 30-Day Reset Plan,” swears by these four guidelines: limit sweets to once a day, avoid fried food, abstain from alcohol until Thursday, and indulge in only one coffee with … Read more
It’s been a roller coaster ride for this couple. An embarrassing incident at SeaWorld in Florida led a theme park-loving husband and wife to make a series of drastic lifestyle changes, SWNS reported. “In 2017, I sat in a test seat ride for Mako at SeaWorld and unfortunately the bar to secure me in just … Read more
Ketchup and mustard are beloved toppers for burgers, hot dogs, French fries and more — but which is better for your health? “Ketchup and mustard are two of the most popular condiments worldwide, and can be added to a variety of different types of meals and dishes,” said Avery Zenker, a registered dietitian with Everflex Fitness, a … Read more
Determined to give up sugar after plowing your way through one too many cookie platters over the holidays? You wouldn’t be the only one making that your New Year’s resolution. Now, to keep it. Easier said than done — we as human beings are pretty much hardwired to lust after the sweet stuff, according to … Read more